Global Peace Film Festival Expands with New International Drive Experience in Orlando

Award-winning festival returns Sept. 15–27 with acclaimed documentaries, filmmaker events, community programs, and a new International Drive experience.

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, September 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The award-winning Global Peace Film Festival returns Sept. 15–27, 2026, expanding this year with a new International Drive destination experience while presenting acclaimed documentaries, filmmaker events, and community programs across Central Florida.

Now entering its 24th season, the festival continues its mission of bringing people together through films that inspire dialogue, understanding, and civic engagement.

New this year, Global Peace 360° on International Drive (Sept. 26–27) expands the festival into Orlando's tourism corridor, transforming AFRO TV Studios into a vibrant destination for documentary film, arts, culture, fashion, and community engagement. The weekend experience includes documentary screenings, special events, interactive exhibits, and a model casting presented in partnership with Orlando International Fashion Week, a Fierce Entertainment initiative.

Located in the heart of Orlando's tourism district, the new venue creates opportunities to introduce the festival's mission and programming to both Central Florida residents and visitors from around the world.

"This partnership brings together film, fashion, culture, and storytelling to create meaningful experiences that connect people across communities. We're excited to help bring Global Peace 360° to International Drive and showcase Orlando's creativity to audiences from around the world," said Rob Henlon, Executive Director of Orlando International Fashion Week, a Fierce Entertainment initiative.

For nearly a quarter century, the Global Peace Film Festival has used the power of storytelling to inspire dialogue, foster understanding, and connect communities through films that examine social, cultural, environmental, and human rights issues from around the world.

Festival Highlights

Highlights of this year's festival include:

• Opening Night at Enzian Theater featuring A Break in the Rain, followed by a special conversation with stars Michael O’Keefe and Elizabeth A. Davis. 

• Special guest filmmaker Marshall Curry presenting The New Yorker at 100, Street Fight, and A Night at the Garden.

• A special 10-year Pulse remembrance screening of Surviving Pulse: Life After a Mass Shooting.

• FusionFest's MyGration film series celebrating Central Florida's diverse cultural stories.

• Filmmaker Q&As, panel discussions, community conversations, and the annual Global Peace Film Festival Awards Ceremony.

• The GP360 Student Peace Art Exhibit, on display Sept. 16 through Oct. 20 at the Orange County Multicultural Center in partnership with Orange County Public Schools.

Festival Experiences

The 2026 festival features three distinct ways for audiences to participate:

Core Festival (Sept. 15–19)

Screenings and events at Enzian Theater, Rollins College's Bush Auditorium, Winter Park Library, and Regal Winter Park Village.

Free for All Shorts Online (Sept. 21–27)

A worldwide online showcase providing free access to a curated collection of short films.

Global Peace 360° on International Drive (Sept. 26–27)

A new weekend experience combining documentary film, arts, fashion, community engagement, exhibits, and special events in the heart of Orlando's tourism corridor.

"As we enter our 24th season, we're expanding to International Drive to connect residents and visitors through films and stories that inspire peace, understanding, and community," said David Wheeler, President and CEO of Global Peace Film Festival, Inc.

Festival passes, tickets, schedules, and additional information are available at GlobalPeace360.org.

About Global Peace Film Festival

Entering its 24th season, the Global Peace Film Festival is an award-winning nonprofit arts organization dedicated to inspiring peace, understanding, and civic engagement through film and storytelling. Through year-round programs presented under the Global Peace 360° banner, the organization engages diverse audiences with films, educational initiatives, and community events that spark dialogue and positive social change.

Media Contact:
Tania Santos
Public Relations | Community Outreach
Global Peace Film Festival
tania@globalpeace360.org
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David Wheeler
GLOBAL PEACE FILM FESTIVAL, INC.
+1 215-718-5422
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Sneak peek of the 2026 Global Peace Film Festival movie trailer.